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The Army is developing a new hand grenade than can switch between fragmentation and concussion effects.
The Army is designing a new lethal hand grenade that can switched from fragmentation to a concussion grenade. Called the “enhanced tactical multipurpose hand grenade,” it will fill a capability gap from 1975, when the MK3A2 concussion grenade was taken out of service due to an asbestos hazard, according to an Army news release.
“They are currently carrying one M67 grenade that provides lethal fragmentation effects,” explained Jessica Perciballi, a project officer for the ET-MP grenade. “With the new multi-purpose grenade, they can carry one ET-MP grenade and have the ability to choose either fragmentation or concussive effects desired for the situation.”
The Army is designing a new lethal hand grenade that can switched from fragmentation to a concussion grenade. Called the “enhanced tactical multipurpose hand grenade,” it will fill a capability gap from 1975, when the MK3A2 concussion grenade was taken out of service due to an asbestos hazard, according to an Army news release.
“They are currently carrying one M67 grenade that provides lethal fragmentation effects,” explained Jessica Perciballi, a project officer for the ET-MP grenade. “With the new multi-purpose grenade, they can carry one ET-MP grenade and have the ability to choose either fragmentation or concussive effects desired for the situation.”
The Next Generation Grenade Has Two Deadly Modes
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This story inspires two completely different responses. (1) Isn't it a little late to worry about asbestos when you're dealing with a grenade? (2) How well can something perform two different purposes? I once had a Kawasaki Enduro motorcycle. It was a terrible road bike and a terrible dirt bike though it was designed to do both.
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Did the XM1060 never get deployed? (Yes, I know. For you civilians reading this, the XM1060 is a 40mm thermobaric grenade. Lots of fun in buildings and caves. Not as much fun as watching the effects of hydrostatic shock after a .50 round hits a target at long range, but still fun for all the boys and girls.)
It's too bad the services never picked up the AA-12 shotgun.
It's too bad the services never picked up the AA-12 shotgun.
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Cpl George Crab
Thermobark? I likes that! They land on somebody and bitches and whines until they give up!
Oh. Thermobaric. Um, yeah. Sorry about that.
Oh. Thermobaric. Um, yeah. Sorry about that.
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TSgt Joe C. Sounds like a good idea, my only concern would be remembering to flip the switch in the heat of battle to get the desired effect.
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